BeDensi AR

1. Angle of Repose

BeDensi AR is meticulously crafted for precision in powder angle of repose testing. This measurement refers to the angle created by the sloping side of a powder cone under specific conditions and is a pivotal indicator of powder flowability. The smaller the angle of repose is, the better the flowability will be. Understanding the angle of repose is essential in assessing and optimizing processes that involve the handling of powdered materials.

2. Measurement Procedure

• Angle of Repose

Flowability Evaluation Based on Angle of Repose

3. Application Example

Characterizing flowability of powders across a broad spectrum of industries with the BeDensi AR, which includes materials such as coatings, ceramic, silica, activated carbon, and milk powder.

By utilizing BeDensi AR, various samples undergo comprehensive assessments, each uniquely characterized by its measured angle of repose. This analysis serves as a valuable tool in the optimization of processes and enhancement of product quality across diverse applications.

4. Industry Solution

Assisting in the optimization of ceramic powder flowability.

In 3D printing industry, ZrO₂ powder can be sintered or fused together layer by layer to form complex structures with precision. Thus the flowability of ZrO₂ powder is a crucial factor in the synthesis of materials suitable for binder jet 3D printing.

In this application case, the flowability of ZrO₂ powder with different flow agents is evaluated by using BeDensi AR to measure the angle of repose. The results from the graph clearly indicate that ZrO₂ with Agent 2 exhibits the smallest angle of repose, signifying superior flowability when compared to the other two types of flow agents. This conclusion guides in selecting the optimal flow agent to improve the powder's behavior during 3D printing.

Powder Characterization

Powder characterization includes flow measurements, morphology, particle size distribution, density, and chemical composition. Our BeDensi Series powder analysis instruments are mainly used to analyze the powder's physical properties by testing tapped density, bulk density, flow rate, and angle of repose.